a
Notes
This is a uniquely Spanish feature. When the direct object is a specific person (or pet), the preposition "a" is required before the object.
Summary
The Spanish translation for “personal a” is a.Examples of "personal a" in use
There are 32 examples of the Spanish word for "personal a" being used:| Recording | English | Spanish | Learn |
|---|---|---|---|
| I like helping people. | Me gusta ayudar a la gente. | ||
| I’m drawing a man. | Estoy dibujando a un hombre. |
